Astros Complete Sweep of Red Sox with 6-4 Victory

Carlos Correa's three-run homer and Christian Vázquez's solo shot lead Houston to fifth straight win.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:36pm

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The Houston Astros defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep. Carlos Correa hit a three-run homer and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot to lead the Astros to their fifth consecutive victory. Boston has now lost five straight games since their Opening Day win.

Why it matters

The Astros' sweep of the Red Sox showcases their strong start to the season, as they continue to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the American League. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are struggling to find their footing early on, raising questions about their ability to compete in the tough AL East division.

The details

Houston starter Mike Burrows (1-1) earned the win, allowing five hits and two runs in five innings. Garrett Crochet (1-1) took the loss for Boston, giving up six hits and five runs (four earned) in five innings. The game was tied 2-2 in the fifth when Correa hit a three-run homer to put the Astros up 5-2. Vázquez's solo shot in the seventh extended Houston's lead to 6-2 before the Red Sox scored two more runs late.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • It was the third and final game of a three-game series between the Astros and Red Sox.

The players

Carlos Correa

Houston Astros shortstop who hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to give the Astros the lead.

Christian Vázquez

Houston Astros catcher who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to extend the Astros' lead.

Garrett Crochet

Boston Red Sox pitcher who took the loss, allowing five runs (four earned) in five innings.

Mike Burrows

Houston Astros pitcher who earned the win, allowing two runs in five innings.

Roman Anthony

Boston Red Sox pinch-hitter who hit a solo home run in the ninth inning to get the Red Sox within two runs.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been doing something right to complete the sweep against a tough Red Sox team. The guys really stepped up today.”

— Dusty Baker, Houston Astros Manager

“We've got to find a way to turn this around. The slow start is concerning, but we'll keep working to get back on track.”

— Alex Cora, Boston Red Sox Manager

What’s next

The Red Sox will look to bounce back when they open a series against the San Diego Padres on Friday night, while the Astros will begin a series with the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento.

The takeaway

The Astros' dominant sweep of the Red Sox demonstrates their status as one of the top teams in the American League, while Boston's struggles to start the season raise questions about their ability to compete in the tough AL East division.